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Harrison, Arkansas -The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) hosted its annual Park Grant Workshop, bringing together city, county, and community leaders from across the area to explore new opportunities for improving outdoor recreation, expanding park amenities, and strengthening local trail systems. NWAEDD partnered with Harrison Parks & Recreation to host the event in the Arvest Room at the Creekside Community Center.   The workshop centered on helping

The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) has contributed $7,500 to North Arkansas College to provide lunches for high school students enrolled in programs at the Northark Technical Center (NTC). NTC offers area high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while receiving hands-on training in high-demand technical fields, including welding, robotics and manufacturing, healthcare, HVAC, and other skilled trades. These programs are offered at

Fire Station Expansion Strengthens Emergency Services and Marks First Phase of Long-Term Growth Marshall, AR — The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) joins the City of Marshall in celebrating the successful expansion of the Marshall Fire Station, a project designed to support the department’s growing emergency response needs and enhance public safety for residents of Marshall. Thanks to an $87,989 grant secured in 2025 from the Arkansas Economic Develop

Huntsville, Arkansas —  The City of Huntsville recently completed a worthy public safety project made possible through a $98,726 grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services. The project strengthened the Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team, the only team of its kind in Madison County. The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) proudly partnered with the City throughout this effort, assisting

Harrison, Ark. (Oct. 16, 2025)  – The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) is honored to announce it has received a generous $6,000 contribution from Arvest Bank’s 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The event, held Sept. 13 at Twin Lakes Golf Club in Mountain Home, raised a total of $18,000 to benefit three nonprofit organizations serving Boone, Baxter, and Marion counties. This donation will directly support NWAEDD’s Workforce Development Program, whic

Harrison, AR (July 2025)— The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) is pleased to announce that it assisted the Boone County Sheriff’s Department in successfully securing a $75,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety. The grant funded the purchase of a 2025 Dodge Durango Pursuit patrol vehicle, including a complete upfit package and an M500 in-car video system. “We’re grateful to the Arkansas Department of Public Safety for this critical fu

WIOA participant Nikita Fletcher has been accepted to the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, NC and will begin classes in August...

Here is to another WIOA success story that is so inspiring!  Sabrina is a single Mom to three.   She took her first steps to further her career and better the lives of her family back in 2015 when she enrolled in the Business Administration/Emphasis in Management training program through WIOA.  She also applied with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services who assisted her in getting her bachelor’s degree.  Sabrina stayed focused, and she showed great dedication to taking the steps n

These three young men, left to right, Lane Rogers (Adult), Brendan Casey (Adult) and Noah McSpadden (DLW) all started their college path...

Mark Knepp was ready to embark on a new chapter in his life. First, he would need to overcome several barriers. Mark had a criminal...

Carol Burgess experienced a lay off right before the pandemic started in March 2020.  While filing for her unemployment benefits at the...

Parmelee Homestead Creations is a small family business, based in Bella Vista, that sells jam, jelly, sauce, and salsas. The business is...

Searcy County, AR (March 2023) Searcy County Judge Tony Horton had the privilege of traveling to Little Rock on March 3, 2023 to accept a...

Harrison, AR (Sept. 10, 2024) – In August, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services awarded $344,728.69...

Marshall, AR (September 2022) The City of Marshall will receive a State Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Arkansas Division of Emergency...

Harrison, AR (January 2022) The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) is pleased to announce that 14 communities...

It is never too late in life to reach for the stars and find your dream job.  Just ask Lynda who decided to change careers after her...

Tessa Anglin enrolled in the WIOA program as an Out of School Youth after being incarcerated.  Through her own perseverance and...

Ms. Brittany Malone inquired about the WIOA program after being out of work for a few years.  She worked on temporary assignments, but...

PYATT, AR —  The Town of Pyatt celebrated a new chapter of community development with its revitalized downtown park; now proudly known as “Pirate Park”. Though modest in size, the park has long held untapped potential. When Mayor Cynthia St. Clair took office in 2023, she brought with her a clear vision for strengthening Pyatt’s sense of community and enhancing its public spaces. Recognizing the importance of partnerships in achieving that vision, Mayor St. Clair reached out